used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The answers I received added little to the information I had already obtained.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The answers I received added little to the information I had already obtained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The answers I received added little to the information I had already obtained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading Is it not strange that he should suffer so fine a place to fall into decay?"
Derval
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Is it not strange that he should suffer so fine a place to fall into decay?"
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Is it not strange that he should suffer so fine a place to fall into decay?"
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is it not strange that he should suffer so fine a place to fall into decay?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
a message received and understood
From this reading The answers I received added little to the information I had already obtained.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Is it not strange that he should suffer so fine a place to fall into decay?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The answers I received added little to the information I had already obtained.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
as might be expected
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Is it not strange that he should suffer so fine a place to fall into decay?"
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The answers I received added little to the information I had already obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
a judge of a probate court
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Is it not strange that he should suffer so fine a place to fall into decay?"
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
Poyntz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
Poyntz's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
with speed
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The answers I received added little to the information I had already obtained.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Is it not strange that he should suffer so fine a place to fall into decay?"
term of address for a man
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Is it not strange that he should suffer so fine a place to fall into decay?"
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Is it not strange that he should suffer so fine a place to fall into decay?"
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Is it not strange that he should suffer so fine a place to fall into decay?"
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
at the time that
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I joined a group engaged in general conversation, of which Mrs. Poyntz herself made the centre, knitting as usual,--rapidly while she talked, slowly when she listened.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without mentioning the visit I had paid that morning, I turned the conversation on the different country places in the neighbourhood, and then incidentally asked, "What sort of a man is Sir Philip Derval?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That evening I went to Mrs. Poyntz's; it was one of her ordinary "reception nights," and I felt that she would naturally expect my attendance as "a proper attention."
